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W Union Square

W Union Square

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1615 Reviews

Iconic architecture meets uber-chic design

This forward-thinking luxury hotel is situated in a prime position minutes from Union Square, at the intersection of downtown and uptown New York. Housed in the beautiful Beaux Arts Guardian Life building, the interior of this hotel is as striking as the exterior but for modern design rather than traditional. With a state-of-the-art fitness centre, the super chic Living Room bar and lounge and sensational interior design, this fashion-conscious hotel is the ideal base for your stylish New York break.

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W Union Square

Traveller ratings

Excellent
779

Very Good
495

Average
209

Poor
81

Terrible
51

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Mar 13, 2019

Location. Location. Location.

The location of the W Union Square is what keeps me booking there over and over. It is a treat to walk out of the lobby and be in Union Square with the farmer's market, restaurants, shopping, the Subway, movie theaters, a great stepping off spot to walk anywhere you want in the City.
The rooms aren't anything too special. They are clean and in working order. They're fairly small, but it NYC. Lots of hotel rooms are small. As are apartments. You're not going to hang out in your room anyway. It's the Big Apple! Go explore.
The lobby bar feels like a living room. So it is aptly named The Living Room. It is usually packed. The restaurant has changed over the years. I used to go specifically for Todd English's Olives when it was there. Irvington is the current lobby restaurant. I've eaten there a couple of times, but the atmosphere doesn't grab me. Again. The reason to stay at this hotel is the location in NYC.

Mar 03, 2019

Great location! Super nice staff!

St. Petersburg, Florida

Just got back from my second stay here. Really great hotel! All the hotel rooms in NYC are on the small side bc real estate is so expensive but not every hotel in NYC has a friendly helpful staff - they're great! Plus this neighborhood is perfect. Amazing shops and restaurants, convenient to subway but without the touristy feeling of midtown. Love it and will stay again!

Feb 25, 2019

Great location, friendly hotel

I really liked this hotel and my view of the Freedom tower was lovely. The room was a decent size, and very clean, the bar in the hotel was lovely - unfortunately we had to leave too early to take advantage of breakfast. Will stay here again.

Feb 12, 2019

2 night stay

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great stay and berry friendly staff! The location of the property is ideal for any NY traveler. The only issue I had with the hotel was my room was freezing! It was a bit of a snow storm outside so that could’ve played a big part. The hvac unit was blowing minimal warm air. It was late and we didn’t want to possible move or have maintenance come in and make a lot of noise. We asked for more blankets and we were fine. The rooms are a little tight, but the bathrooms are spacious. It’s a little outdated and worn, but the staff makes up for it. Such great people.

Feb 11, 2019

Nice location good services

Athens, Greece

I stayed there for a week during business in New York. The location the strong point of the hotel being close to metro and close to the majority if the business. I stated in a Mega room overlooking the Union Square Services are good but it can be better. Rooms’ size is a little bit bugger than the Mew York average . The hotel is clean and also has a nice lively bar.

TripAdvisor Reviews

Traveller ratings

Excellent
779

Very Good
495

Average
209

Poor
81

Terrible
51

What to Expect

Location

Sleep Quality

Rooms

Service

Value

Cleanliness

Reviews

Mar 13, 2019

Location. Location. Location.

The location of the W Union Square is what keeps me booking there over and over. It is a treat to walk out of the lobby and be in Union Square with the farmer's market, restaurants, shopping, the Subway, movie theaters, a great stepping off spot to walk anywhere you want in the City.
The rooms aren't anything too special. They are clean and in working order. They're fairly small, but it NYC. Lots of hotel rooms are small. As are apartments. You're not going to hang out in your room anyway. It's the Big Apple! Go explore.
The lobby bar feels like a living room. So it is aptly named The Living Room. It is usually packed. The restaurant has changed over the years. I used to go specifically for Todd English's Olives when it was there. Irvington is the current lobby restaurant. I've eaten there a couple of times, but the atmosphere doesn't grab me. Again. The reason to stay at this hotel is the location in NYC.

Mar 03, 2019

Great location! Super nice staff!

St. Petersburg, Florida

Just got back from my second stay here. Really great hotel! All the hotel rooms in NYC are on the small side bc real estate is so expensive but not every hotel in NYC has a friendly helpful staff - they're great! Plus this neighborhood is perfect. Amazing shops and restaurants, convenient to subway but without the touristy feeling of midtown. Love it and will stay again!

Feb 25, 2019

Great location, friendly hotel

I really liked this hotel and my view of the Freedom tower was lovely. The room was a decent size, and very clean, the bar in the hotel was lovely - unfortunately we had to leave too early to take advantage of breakfast. Will stay here again.

Feb 12, 2019

2 night stay

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great stay and berry friendly staff! The location of the property is ideal for any NY traveler. The only issue I had with the hotel was my room was freezing! It was a bit of a snow storm outside so that could’ve played a big part. The hvac unit was blowing minimal warm air. It was late and we didn’t want to possible move or have maintenance come in and make a lot of noise. We asked for more blankets and we were fine. The rooms are a little tight, but the bathrooms are spacious. It’s a little outdated and worn, but the staff makes up for it. Such great people.

Feb 11, 2019

Nice location good services

Athens, Greece

I stayed there for a week during business in New York. The location the strong point of the hotel being close to metro and close to the majority if the business. I stated in a Mega room overlooking the Union Square Services are good but it can be better. Rooms’ size is a little bit bugger than the Mew York average . The hotel is clean and also has a nice lively bar.